Minobimaadizing Support Coordinator FLOAT Nurse

Minobimaadizing Support Coordinator FLOAT Nurse – VACANT POSITION
Location: Sault Ste. Marie and area
Full-Time Permanent
Salary Range: $57,795 - $71,081

Who you are? You are highly motivated in sharing your interest in providing primary health care within an inter-disciplinary team environment. Acknowledging the Seven Grandfather Teachings in your work to build relationships. In addition, you have the ability to draw on your own knowledge and life skills to support and maintain efficient operational functions, with a positive outlook.

Who we are? We are a leader in First Nation Health. Our foundation is Indigenous Health in Indigenous Hands. We provide accessible, quality, culturally safe and holistic health care that supports and enhances the wellness of individuals, families, and communities. We work with our 11 First Nation community partners and one Indigenous Friendship Centre in the provision of primary health care, traditional healing, mental wellness and addictions, home and community support services and health promotion services. We have recently been approved as the first Indigenous Lead Ontario Health Team by the Ministry of Health.

The opportunity: Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services provides primary health, traditional healing, mental health, home and community support services and health promotion services to community members of the seven First Nations of the North Shore Tribal Council, is inviting applications for a highly skilled Minobimaadizing FLOAT Nurse to join their Mental Wellness and Minobimaadizing Addiction Services team. The objective is to provide comprehensive nursing care in the community setting that assists clients to achieve optimum health in their recovery journey.

What you need to bring with you:

• Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a traditional nursing role working in a physician’s office
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Flexibility to work shifts and holidays as required
• Proficient in using electronic medical record systems
• Current First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain within three months
• Knowledge of prescription drug abuse or polysubstance abuse would be an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in using drug assessments and screening tools
• Ability for conceptualizing and addressing individual addiction issues from a wholistic perspective
• Prepared to respond to emergency situations
• Indigenous cultural competency training certification
• Demonstrated ability to develop and facilitate health teaching
• A clear vulnerable sector criminal reference check is a condition of employment
• Access to a personal vehicle
• Valid driver’s license

Why Work with Us?

• Competitive Salary based on experience
• Paid Extended Health Benefits
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• 3 Weeks Vacation for the 1st year; with an additional 6 Indigenous statutory holidays
• Life-long learning is a priority, offering 10 Professional Development Days and $1800/Annual Budget
• Technology Amenities provided (i.e., laptop, electronic medical record system, cell phone)
• All travel expenses covered
• Relocation expenses are negotiable
• High staff satisfaction rated work environment, priority on provider and client experience
• Access to Cultural and Traditional teachings of the Ojibwe People
• 15 days of Personal Leave

What to expect? Given the traditional practices of Indigenous people, from time-to-time exposure to smoke from the burning of sacred medicines such as tobacco, sweet grass, sage, or cedar may occur.

Accessibility accommodations will be available upon request.

An offer of employment will be conditional upon an acceptable vulnerable sector police records check. Hiring of Indigenous People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code – Special Programs.

Qualified individuals are invited to submit a cover letter along with a current resume, certificates, diplomas, along with three current work-related references to the link in BambooHR. Please ensure that “Minobimaadizing Support Coordinator FLOAT Nurse” appears in the subject line. Below is the link to apply directly to our organization.

Posting Deadline: April 29, 2025

Thank you to all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.